Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 4/15/24, 9:26 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 4/16/24 at 6:32 AM in MLB Picks

The Detroit Tigers gun for an equalizer in Game 2 of their 4-game series with the Texas Rangers on April 16, Tuesday at 1:10 p.m. US EST, at Comerica Park in Detroit Michigan. The Rangers opened as slight road favorites at -132 after blanking the Tigers, 1-0, in their series opener on April 15. Led by Adolis Garcia's .308 batting average, Texas maintains its status as one of the most potent offensive teams in the majors, batting .269 with 86 runs and 15 home runs through 16 games. The Tigers are the exact opposite. The team has one of the worst offenses in the league, scoring 56 runs and a batting split of .217/.288/.330. Left fielder Mark Canha has emerged as the top performer for Detroit through 16 games, averaging .222 with 8 RBIs and 3 home runs. For the pitching matchup, the Rangers are starting Jon Grey for Tuesday’s ballgame. The 32-year-old right-hander is 0-1 with a 4.18 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 3 starts. The Tigers will counter with Casey Mize. The 26-year-old righty is 0-0 with a 4.86 ERA and 6 strikeouts after 2 starts.